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Texas Hoops Bringing in Elite Talent for Upcoming Visit Weekend

by: Keenan Womack09/17/25
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Texas basketball is set to host some of the nation’s top prospects on a huge visit weekend. We break down the elite talent making their way to Austin and what it means for the program’s future.

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The Inside Texas Basketball Show provides an in-depth preview of the upcoming Texas Longhorns basketball season, focusing heavily on recruiting, team development, and expectations under new head coach Sean Miller. As basketball season nears, the conversation shifts towards the team’s chances, offensive potential, and the critical importance of shooting to elevate the squad from last year’s performance. Texas is projected to start the season just outside the top 25 nationally, with a key early test against Duke highlighting the team’s potential and areas for growth.

A significant portion of the discussion centers around the highly anticipated recruiting weekend, featuring four major prospects, three of whom are five-star talents. These recruits—Deron Rippey Jr., Jasiah Jarvis, Anthony Thompson, and Caleb Gaskins—represent Texas’ strategic push to build a competitive roster through a national recruiting footprint, leveraging Miller’s broad connections. The approach emphasizes blending high-end recruits with transfer portal players, aiming to foster a sustainable team culture.

The show also explores the challenges Texas faces in retaining top talent, an issue that has hindered the program’s ability to develop continuity and deep runs in the NCAA tournament. The hosts stress the importance of building a team that stays together for multiple years, rather than relying heavily on single-year players and transfers.

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